This paper introduces a work zone scheduling methodology, which is intended to be used as a decision - aid tool for transportation planners that have to undertake a number of work zones larger than … [Read more...] about A Tabu Search Based Approach for Work Zone Scheduling
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Identification of Over-Represented Parameters for Work Zone Crashes in Alabama, Michigan, and Tennessee
Much roadway maintenance and construction work takes place in the presence of traffic, which is often traveling at high speeds. A reasonable goal is for work zones to pose no greater safety risks for … [Read more...] about Identification of Over-Represented Parameters for Work Zone Crashes in Alabama, Michigan, and Tennessee
Optimal Work Zone Lengths for Four-Lane Highways
Highway pavement maintenance is very expensive not only in terms of costs to the responsible agencies but also in terms of disruptive delays to users. Construction and maintenance activities on … [Read more...] about Optimal Work Zone Lengths for Four-Lane Highways
Delay Estimation and Optimal Length for Four-Lane Divided Freeway Workzones
Vehicle delay is one of the most serious impacts of highway workzones on existing traffic operations. The present study provides a comprehensive and detailed estimation of traffic delay due to a … [Read more...] about Delay Estimation and Optimal Length for Four-Lane Divided Freeway Workzones
Real-Time Travel in Work Zones Measured
Computer Recognition Systems, Inc. (CRS) has completed the installation of a work zone real-time travel time measurement system for Kiewit Western Company and Arizona Department of Transportation for … [Read more...] about Real-Time Travel in Work Zones Measured
The Next Generation of Technology
Moving forward with its goal of promoting high payoff, innovative technologies that State and local transportation agencies and industry can use, the Technology Implementation Group (TIG) has selected … [Read more...] about The Next Generation of Technology